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SY02 FFE

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,191 mi
Last recorded75,191 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 FFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,191 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 75,191 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 66,994 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 66,988 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,805 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 56,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 53,639 miles

Nearside and Offside rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2018 53,639 miles

Nearside and Offside rear anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,056 miles

nearside & offside rear discs slightly rusted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,876 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 46,497 miles

rear discs had slight rust

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 43,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside front brake disc corroded [inner face]

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,557 miles

both front tyres worn

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,739 miles

both front strut top bearings starting to stick

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,738 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake aplication is verry uneven and has only just passed the mot.the braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,335 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,405 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,986 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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SY02 FFE is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY02 FFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY02 FFE is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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